Monster Jam at the Reliant Stadium

January 10, 2014 9:50 AM

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Max-D driven by Tom Meents gives a demonstration for the media in Reliant Stadium Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Houston. The Monster Jam event Saturday features 24 monster trucks including Grave Digger, Scooby-Doo, Toro Loco, and Mohawk Warrior. The trucks will compete in a race and freestyle event. less

Grave Digger driver Dennis Anderson stands near his truck before meeting with the media in Reliant Stadium Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Houston. The Monster Jam event Saturday features 24 monster trucks including Grave Digger, Scooby-Doo, Toro Loco, and Mohawk Warrior. The trucks will compete in a race and freestyle event. less

Grave Digger driver Dennis Anderson stands near his truck before meeting with the media in Reliant Stadium Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Houston. The Monster Jam event Saturday features 24 monster trucks including ... more

Max-D driver Tom Meents walks past his truck before giving a demonstration for the media in Reliant Stadium Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Houston. The Monster Jam event Saturday features 24 monster trucks including Grave Digger, Scooby-Doo, Toro Loco, and Mohawk Warrior. The trucks will compete in a race and freestyle event. less

Max-D driver Tom Meents walks past his truck before giving a demonstration for the media in Reliant Stadium Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Houston. The Monster Jam event Saturday features 24 monster trucks including ... more

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016205.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Trey Hart runs a rag over the Max-D truck in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016207.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016208.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016209.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Trey Hart cleans the wheels of the Max-D truck in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Trey Hart cleans the wheels of the Max-D truck in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016210.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016211.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016281.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Trey Hart cleans the wheels of the Max-D truck in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016282.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016283.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Trey Hart cleans the wheels of the Max-D truck in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Trey Hart cleans the wheels of the Max-D truck in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016288.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016287.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Trey Hart runs a rag over the Max-D truck in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. less

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Vehicles are seen covered with dirt along the track in preparation... Photo-4016284.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Julian English, 3, of Pearland rides on his father Eric's shoulders next to the monster truck Prowler during the Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam Pit Party before the monster truck event at Reliant Stadium.

Julian English, 3, of Pearland rides on his father Eric's shoulders next to the monster truck Prowler during the Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam Pit Party before the monster truck event at Reliant Stadium.

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

Julian English, 3, of Pearland rides on his father Eric's... Photo-2145510.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Lane Toutcheque, 11, has his father Larry get him down from sitting on top of the tire on Prowler. More than 4 million monster truck fans attend the Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam annually. The event will be back in Houston at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, February 4. less

Lane Toutcheque, 11, has his father Larry get him down from sitting on top of the tire on Prowler. More than 4 million monster truck fans attend the Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam annually. The event will be ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

Lane Toutcheque, 11, has his father Larry get him down from sitting... Photo-2145511.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Anthoinette Beal reacts with her son Ashton, 6, while standing next to the West Virginia Mountaineer monster truck. Trucks featured were Grave Digger driven by Charlie Pauken, Superman driven by Sean Duhon, King Krunch driven by David Smith as well as Predator, Pouncer and local radio host Rod Ryan driven by Daron Basl. less

Anthoinette Beal reacts with her son Ashton, 6, while standing next to the West Virginia Mountaineer monster truck. Trucks featured were Grave Digger driven by Charlie Pauken, Superman driven by Sean Duhon, ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

Anthoinette Beal reacts with her son Ashton, 6, while standing next... Photo-2145522.77496 - San Antonio Express-News

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Anthoinette Beal reacts with her son Ashton, 6, while standing next to the West Virginia Mountaineer monster truck. Trucks featured were Grave Digger driven by Charlie Pauken, Superman driven by Sean Duhon, King Krunch driven by David Smith as well as Predator, Pouncer and local radio host Rod Ryan driven by Daron Basl. less

Anthoinette Beal reacts with her son Ashton, 6, while standing next to the West Virginia Mountaineer monster truck. Trucks featured were Grave Digger driven by Charlie Pauken, Superman driven by Sean Duhon, ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

Anthoinette Beal reacts with her son Ashton, 6, while standing next... Photo-2145576.77496 - San Antonio Express-News